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The NFL playoff picture

Scroll through the photos to see the 12 NFL playoff participants and their first matchup to come.

Carolina Panthers: The NFC South champions and No. 2 seed. Will host either the NFC East champion, Green Bay or San Francisco in the NFC divisional playoffs on Sun. Jan. 12 at 1:05 p.m. ET.
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Cincinnati Bengals: The AFC North champions and the No. 3 seed. Will host San Diego in the AFC wildcard game on Sunday, Jan. 5 at 1:05 p.m. ET.
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Denver Broncos: The AFC West champions and No. 1 seed. Will host either Indianapolis, Kansas City or San Diego in the AFC Divisional Playoffs on Sun. Jan. 12 at 4:40 p.m. ET.
Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Green Bay Packers: The NFC North champions and No. 4 seed. Will host San Francisco in the NFC Wildcard Game on Sun. Jan. 5 at 4:40 p.m. ET.
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Indianapolis Colts: The AFC South champions and No. 4 seed. Will host Kansas City in an AFC Wildcard Game on Sat. Jan. 4 at 4:35 p.m. ET.
Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Chiefs: The AFC's No. 5 seed. Will travel to Indianapolis for an AFC Wildcard Game on Sat. Jan. 4 at 4:35 p.m. ET.
Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots: The AFC East champions and No. 2 seed. Will host either Cincinnati, Indianapolis or Kansas City in the AFC Divisional Playoffs on Sat. Jan. 11 at 8:15 p.m. ET.
Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Saints: The NFC's No. 6 seed. Will play at Philadelphia in an NFC Wildcard Game on Sat. Jan. 4 at 8:10 p.m. ET.
Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

San Francisco 49ers: The NFC's No. 5 seed. Will travel to Green Bay for an NFC Wildcard Game on Sun. Jan. 5 at 4:40 p.m. ET.
Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Seattle Seahawks: The NFC West champions and No. 1 seed. Will host either Green Bay, San Francisco or New Orleans in an NFC Divisional Playoff on Sat. Jan. 11 at 4:35 p.m. ET.
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